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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lillian visits Madison in Chapter Six, what does Madison have with her?
(a) A pot of tea.
(b) A bucket of beer.
(c) A bottle of wine.
(d) A pitcher of lemonade.

2. Who interrupts the family dinner in Chapter Eight?
(a) Lillian.
(b) Timothy.
(c) Carl.
(d) Mary.

3. Why does Bessie fear entering the library in Chapter Eight?
(a) She fears she won't know where to go.
(b) She fears everyone will stare at them.
(c) She fears Carl will yell at her.
(d) She fears she will catch fire.

4. What news does Carl tell Lillian and the twins in Chapter Six?
(a) Jasper plans to take them on vacation.
(b) Jasper wants to read them a bedtime story.
(c) Madison wants to buy them their favorite toys.
(d) Madison wants them to come for dinner.

5. Whom does Roland plan to research in Chapter Eight?
(a) Sergeant York.
(b) Sergeant Daly.
(c) General MacArthur.
(d) Lieutenant Colonel Whittlesey.

6. How does Lillian describe Timothy's burning in Chapter Ten?
(a) Darkly and awesomely.
(b) Fearsomely and dreadfully.
(c) Gracefully and clearly.
(d) Perfectly and brilliantly.

7. According to the country doctor in Chapter Nine, which state might be responsible for the fire?
(a) Ketosis.
(b) Anabolism.
(c) Starvation.
(d) Catabolism.

8. What does Madison want Lillian to learn about the twins, as explained in Chapter Six?
(a) What they like.
(b) What they fear.
(c) What they distrust.
(d) What they dislike.

9. What does Lillian admit to Madison in Chapter Nine?
(a) That she envies Madison.
(b) That she loves Madison.
(c) That she fears Madison.
(d) That she hates Madison.

10. According to Lillian in Chapter Ten, what do the twins doubt?
(a) That they are normal.
(b) That they will ever be cured.
(c) That Lillian likes them.
(d) That they are important to their father.

11. How do the twins react to the chaos of the press conference in Chapter Ten?
(a) With joy.
(b) With fear.
(c) With sadness.
(d) With excitement.

12. As Timothy burns in Chapter Ten, Lillian is shocked to see him do what?
(a) Laugh.
(b) Smile.
(c) Cry.
(d) Sleep.

13. During the family dinner in Chapter Eight, with what does Jasper express dissatisfaction?
(a) Timothy's meal selection.
(b) Lillian's outfit.
(c) Roland's haircut.
(d) Bessie's research topic.

14. Where does Jasper give a press conference in Chapter Ten?
(a) In front of the White House.
(b) In front of the Lincoln Memorial.
(c) On the steps of the Capitol.
(d) In front of the Washington Monument.

15. What mistake does Lillian make while the twins are swimming in Chapter Six?
(a) She trips and hurts her ankle.
(b) She breaks a mirror.
(c) She insults Bessie.
(d) She falls asleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the fire represent to Bessie, as revealed in Chapter Nine?

2. What does Lillian remember about Madison in Chapter Seven?

3. When Lillian teaches the twins basketball in Chapter Seven, who interrupts them?

4. According to Madison in Chapter Six, what is the point of having money?

5. How does Lillian describe the sound that can be heard after Jasper begins to speak in Chapter Ten?

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